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Add 98/72 and 2/40

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 2/40

98/72 + 2/40 is 127/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/360 + 18/360 = 490 + 18/360 = 508/360
5. 508/360 simplified gives 127/90
6. So, 98/72 + 2/40 = 127/90
   In mixed form: 137/90

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